Monthly Corner
Astha Ramaiya [Co-author] Shared the Journal Article - Published in Child Abuse & Neglect, June 2026
A new systematic review published in Child Abuse & Neglect examined the link between mental health and technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse (TF-CSEA). Analysing 10 studies with over 25,000 participants across seven countries, researchers found that depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and prior trauma were consistently associated with victimisation. Crucially, the relationship appears bidirectional with mental health difficulties both preceding and resulting from exploitation; creating potential cycles of repeated harm. Perhaps most striking: traditional parental monitoring through technological surveillance showed limited protective effects. What actually mattered? The quality of parent-child relationships including, open communication, emotional warmth, and trust. The findings suggest prevention efforts should combine universal school-based programmes building emotional resilience with targeted support for high-risk youth, while parent education should prioritise connection over control. With 12.5% of children globally experiencing online solicitation annually, understanding these psychological pathways is essential for effective child protection.
Alok Srivastava, Vasanti Rao & Amita Puri Article on International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, January 2026
Tara Prasad Article on Challanges and Lessons Learns of GESI responsive and inclusive conservatiom practices, Nepal
Ritu Dewan & Swati Raju Article on Economic and Political Weekly
Viera Schioppetto shared Thesis on Gender Approach in Development Projects
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Invitation | Beyond Degrees: Rethinking Careers and Professionalization in Evaluation
Dear Colleagues,
Greetings from the Community of Evaluators – South Asia (COE–SA)!
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming virtual event as part of the Youth in Evaluation Forum 2026, hosted by Eval4Action.
📌 Beyond Degrees: Rethinking Careers and Professionalization in Evaluation
🗓️ 21 May 2026
🕓 4:30 PM IST (11:00 AM GMT)
🔗 Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyub7kQSvuB76l9cC_Hn7Ngt_...
Organised by the Community of Evaluators South Asia in collaboration with the Sambodhi Capacity and Learning Institute, this 75-minute session brings together young and emerging evaluators, consulting practitioners, and ecosystem leaders to engage with some of the most pressing yet under-discussed questions shaping evaluation careers today.
We are especially delighted to have Dr. Louis Charpentier, Head of the Decentralized Evaluation Team at the UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office, joining us as the keynote speaker. His opening remarks will reflect on the professionalization of evaluation, strengthening evaluation systems, and what it takes for young evaluators to navigate opportunities and challenges in the field.
The panel discussion that follows will move beyond conventional conversations on skills and qualifications to engage with the realities of the profession — employability challenges, persistent skill gaps, and the growing precarity shaping early-career pathways. The speakers will also reflect on deeper structural questions around power, career sustainability, and the shared responsibility of institutions in building a stronger evaluation ecosystem.
👥 Panel Speakers:
- Dr. Phuntsho Choden (Bhutan)
- Rai Sengupta (India)
- Samsul Hussain Sadi (Bangladesh)
- Amil Epa (Sri Lanka)
- Alisha Dahal, MPH (Nepal)
🎙️ Moderated by:
Dr. Nidhi Prabha, Sambodhi Capacity and Learning Institute, India
If you are a student, early-career professional, researcher, evaluator, or part of the broader development and evaluation ecosystem, this session aims to offer a candid and practice-oriented perspective on navigating the “messy middle” of evaluation careers.
We warmly invite you to join the conversation.
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